Dry Toilet
A waterless and ecologically safe toilet that collects waste and turns into fertiliser
Initiator(s)
Marjetica Potrč
Description
The project consists of a waterless and ecologically safe toilet that collects waste and turns into fertiliser for La Vega barrio in Caracas, an area with no running water. The toilet was built with the residents, a neighbourhood association and architect Liyat Esakov.
Goals
The project provides an 'informal' infrastructure to residents who receive water from municipal authorities no more than two days per week.
Beneficial outcomes
Collects waste and turns it into fertilizer.
Location
Venezuela
Users
Liyat Esakov (architect), Marjetica Potrč, La Vega community
Maintained by
Caracas Case Project and Federal Cultural Foundation of Germany; Ministry of Environment, Venezuela
Duration
2003 - ongoing
Category
Scientific
Pedagogical
Politics
Urban Development
Economy
Environment
Social
